used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
aftermathnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
coyotesnounUS /kaɪˈoʊtis/
plural of “coyote” — small wolf native to western North America
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
Imp's
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From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
indigestibleadjective
digested with difficulty
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
the light of the Moon
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
Stamford
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From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
To-night
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From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading To-night he longed for Imp's watchful ears at the foot of his bed.
at the time that
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOONLIGHT Stamford climbed into bed with a feeling of discomfort.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He always knew beforehand when he would not sleep.
yelpingnounUS /ˈjelpɪŋ/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading Outside, the world was dominated by the hideous yelping of the coyotes.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Even as a youngster the aftermath of indigestible luxuries, nightmare, was heralded before he closed his eyes by a feeling of oppression.
