used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
for the reason that
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
blunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Did you come up on the elevated?"
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Did you come up on the elevated?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
set up or found
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
Godfrey
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From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
Godfrey's
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From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
a course of conduct
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
scrutiniseverb
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
Simmonds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I had Godfrey bring me out," said Simmonds, as he shook hands, "because I wanted another look at those midnight fireworks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
at the time that
From this reading But when I blundered up the path to Godfrey's house, I found him and Simmonds sitting on the porch together.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
a late time of life
From this reading THE SUMMONS I was confused and shaken; I had no idea of the hour; I did not know whether that vision had lasted a minute or a thousand years.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," I answered; and I felt Godfrey turn suddenly in his chair, at the sound of my voice, and scrutinise my face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you come up on the elevated?"
