used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
without doubt or question
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading With returning consciousness came the memory of the events of the day and night before.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Beside him lay his two friends, fast asleep.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He sat up and rubbed his eyes vigorously to see more clearly his surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME OF THE MASTER It was nearly twelve hours later, as their watches showed them, that the first of the weary adventurers awoke.
which person or people
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Very Young Man it was who first opened his eyes with a confused sense of feeling that he was in bed at home, and that this was the momentous day he was to start his journey into the ring.
