used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
abscessnounUS /ˈæbses/
symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
lacking funds
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then he took a good look round.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he took a good look round.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
not any; not one
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then he took a good look round.
Roy
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From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four more days of strain, and then the abscess in the ear broke, causing speedy relief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then he took a good look round.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
at the time that
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first thing that Roy did was to fall into a profound sleep, which lasted some hours.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The light from the window was getting dim, and the pain in his ear was gone.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When he woke up, feeling markedly better, his murmur was for "Den!" as usual; and since no reply came, he said "Den!" more loudly.
