used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
adjoined
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From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
Diogenesnoun
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
divisible by two
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
Isaje
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From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
janglingadjective
like the discordant ringing of nonmusical metallic objects striking together
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
Jew's
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From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
immediately past
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
NOCTURNEnoun
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
and nothing more
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
panellingnoun
a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
do one's shopping
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ben Isaje had been amiable even deferential to the last, and indeed there had been nothing in the Jew's demeanour to arouse misgivings in the most suspicious mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
towzled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had had a very good supper and had parted at an early hour from his host.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOCTURNE It was only natural that, though tired as he was and enjoying an unusually contented mind, Diogenes was nevertheless unable to get to sleep.
watchmennounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmen/
plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch
From this reading At first the arrival of the night watchmen had kept him awake: for they made their entrance with much jangling of swords and loud and lusty talk.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading The lean and towzled serving woman had prepared a clean and comfortable bed in the narrow alcove within the wall panelling of the small room which adjoined the shop, but though the weary philosopher wooed sleep with utmost persistence, it resolutely refused to be lured to his pillow.
