used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
(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 All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
DRAMAnounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
a quick look
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
immediately past
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
and nothing more
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
in the near future
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a small house, a story and a half in height, evidently designed only as a summer residence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no one in the hall, and I stepped out through the open door to the porch beyond, and stood looking about me.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
look attentively
From this reading THE DRAMA IN THE GARDEN I glanced at my watch, as soon as I was out of bed, and saw that it was after ten o'clock.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
at the time that
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The house was built in the midst of a grove of beautiful old trees, some distance back from the road, of which I could catch only a glimpse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the sleep I had lost during the hot nights of the previous week had been crowded into the last nine hours; I felt like a new man, and when, half an hour later, I ran downstairs, it was with such an appetite for breakfast as I had not known for a long time.
