used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
Aleck
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From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
clothing in general
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
at any time
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
set up or found
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
in motion
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
with low volume
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER TWENTY SIX.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Five minutes later they were both sleeping quietly and enjoying as refreshing a slumber as ever fell to the lot of man or boy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was puzzling, and what was more curious was the fact that on moving he found that he had his clothes on.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
showing curiosity
From this reading Aleck woke up wondering, for he felt as if he had had a good night's rest and that it ought to be morning, whereas it was very dark.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I feel the same as you."
