used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
anew
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
(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 weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FACE TO FACE AT LAST.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
BunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
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From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
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 When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE AT LAST.
an act that fails
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
immediately past
From this reading FACE TO FACE AT LAST.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
the state of being asleep
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE AT LAST.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as sleeping in a hammock suspended a dozen feet above ground was concerned, Bunk’s attempt was as much a failure as his effort to rest among the limbs of the oak on the previous night.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather continued so mild that the covering gave him all the protection he needed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
at the time that
From this reading When Professor Morgan made his appearance in the morning, not quite as early as before, Bunk saw he was not in such buoyant spirits as on his last call.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
yankingverbUS /ˈjæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “yank” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading In disgust he gave it up, and yanking the blanket free went back to the cavern and again slept without disturbance.
