used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
bunkies
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From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
the first light of day
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
DroppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
grayingverbUS /ˈɡreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “gray” — make grey
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
Ignace
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From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
Ignace's
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From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
a message received and understood
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
KhakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
not one, and not any
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
Roger
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From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Ignace himself tossed restlessly about on his cot.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Though his conscience did not trouble him, his nose pained him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED FRIEND AT COURT During the remainder of the night none of the four Khaki Boys slept much.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The very nature of Ignace's fragmentary information was calculated to keep his bunkies awake for a while.
which person or people
From this reading Dropping into fitful slumber just as dawn was graying in the east, he was cautiously awakened a little before first call by Roger, who was always first of the four to open his eyes in the morning.
