used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLANATIONS AND FORGIVENESS.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
Barton
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From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
a special loved one
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
psychological suffering
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS AND FORGIVENESS.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
FORGIVENESSnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading EXPLANATIONS AND FORGIVENESS.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
a small worthless amount
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
Jane
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From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
immediately past
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Theodore is safe, my darling," Mrs. Barton said, as she kissed her little son.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
stepbrothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With awakening thought came remembrance of last night's adventures; and he started up in bed, looking eagerly around for Theodore, an expression of distress and sorrow on his countenance.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was awakened by the sound of voices, and opened his eyes to see Jane standing by his bedside with a tray containing his breakfast in her hands, and his mother bending over him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading WORN out with fatigue as little Jack was, it was small wonder he slept soundly the night following his harrowing experiences on the moor, in spite of his deep concern about his stepbrother.
