used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
AchingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
the first light of day
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
without deviation
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
one or the other of two
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A DASH FOR LIBERTY.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
Marambo
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From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
and nothing more
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
in the near future
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
only a very short time before
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
in the near future
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
express in speech
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
at the time that
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
which person or people
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When he awoke, there were faint streaks of dawn in the east, and presently a single ray of sunshine shone in at the narrow window high over his head.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Aching in every joint, and too worn out to either move or speak, Howard Sherwood threw himself down on the hard bench in his narrow stone cell in the Marambo prison, and was soon fast asleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The glad light shone but a few minutes, then it passed on, not to return until the next day, for the window was scarcely four inches wide, and would admit the sun only when that luminary occupied a position directly opposite.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A tramping in the prison yard beyond had aroused Howard--the tramp of a number of other unfortunates who were taking their daily exercise.
